Design Release Engineer - SLM (Smart Lighting Module)

ALTEN Technology•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Smart Lighting Module (SLM) Design Release Engineer is a multidisciplinary automotive engineering role responsible for end-to-end development, implementation, validation, and production release of smart automotive lighting electronics, components, or feature architectures. The role translates styling themes from the Product Design Office into functional, manufacturable, and regulatory-compliant lighting modules, bridging mechanical design, electrical and electronic integration, and lighting technology. The position is typically based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and is at Stellantis through ALTEN Technology USA.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Optical Engineering.
Generally, at least 3 years of automotive engineering development experience, ideally in exterior or interior lighting systems, electronic module hardware, or related mechatronic features.
Proficiency with CAD validation and data-viewing tools such as NX, Teamcenter, or CATIA.
Understanding of optical performance, thermal management, and power consumption.
Knowledge of structural and automotive design-for-manufacturing regulations, including FMVSS and ECE lighting regulations.

Nice To Haves

Working experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Working experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Working experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

Responsibilities

Develop initial design concepts and manage component packaging studies.
Assess spatial and architectural restrictions within vehicle front and rear fascias or cockpit environments.
Coordinate with the Product Design Office or Studio, Body Engineering, and Power & Signal Distribution networks to integrate optical, mechanical, hardware, and thermal constraints.
Manage product lifecycle data, including CAD math data and release engineering documentation such as 3D models and 2D engineering drawings, using NX or CATIA V5 and Teamcenter.
Develop, update, and complete design quality documentation, including DFMEA and DVP&R.
Oversee physical and virtual component validation through component-, system-, and full-vehicle-level testing.
Lead component supplier engineering activities and maintain timelines aligned with vehicle assembly and launch milestones.
Support Statement of Requirements development and technical quote assessments.
Diagnose and determine root causes of failures during pilot vehicle builds, vehicle launches, or field warranty analysis.